This key project milestone takes TWP one step closer to realising its ambitions for this significant fixed-bottom offshore wind project which will contribute 1 GW of renewable energy to the national grid – enough to power the equivalent of more than 1.2 million households.

Bowdun is expected to support more than 700 jobs in Scotland during its five-year construction phase, alongside around 60 long-term roles through its future operations and maintenance base.

The submission of the offshore consent application means the full project is now in determination with both onshore and offshore elements under consideration. The onshore application was lodged with Aberdeenshire Council in November 2025, and together these represent a major step towards realising the project.

Ian Taylor,?Bowdun?Project Director, said:?“Submitting our offshore consent application marks a major step forward for the Bowdun offshore wind farm and reflects the significant progress made by the team to date. Bowdun has been designed not only to deliver up to 1 GW of clean, reliable power, but to maximise economic value for Scotland – supporting a strong domestic supply chain and creating high-quality jobs across development, construction, and long-term operations.

“We are committed to working closely with local communities, suppliers and stakeholders as the project progresses, and we see real opportunity for the north-east of Scotland to play a significant role, particularly through our planned operations and maintenance base. With the right frameworks in place, projects like Bowdun can help secure a lasting legacy for the region, accelerating the energy transition while driving investment and skills development.”

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